The Variable Man
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- 2010-05-03
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- librivox, audiobook, science fiction, dick
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- English
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LibriVox recording of The Variable Man, by Philip K. Dick. Read by Gregg Margarite (1957-2012).
Predictability has come a long way. The computers of the future can tell you if you’re going to win a war before you fire a shot. Unfortunately they’re predicting perpetual standoff between the Terran and Centaurian Empires. What they need is something unpredictable, what they get is Thomas Cole, a man from the past accidently dragged forward in time. Will he fit their calculations, or is he the random variable that can break the stalemate? – The Variable Man first appeared in the September, 1953 issue of Space Science Fiction magazine. (Summary by Gregg Margarite)
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M4B audio book (67mb)
Predictability has come a long way. The computers of the future can tell you if you’re going to win a war before you fire a shot. Unfortunately they’re predicting perpetual standoff between the Terran and Centaurian Empires. What they need is something unpredictable, what they get is Thomas Cole, a man from the past accidently dragged forward in time. Will he fit their calculations, or is he the random variable that can break the stalemate? – The Variable Man first appeared in the September, 1953 issue of Space Science Fiction magazine. (Summary by Gregg Margarite)
For further information, including links to online text, reader information, RSS feeds, CD cover or other formats (if available), please go to the LibriVox catalog page for this recording.
For more free audio books or to become a volunteer reader, visit LibriVox.org.
M4B audio book (67mb)
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knarf111
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September 18, 2024
Subject: all around delight
Subject: all around delight
This is as others have pointed out a very delightful story with twists and turns and it is imaginative throughout; the reader is excellent.
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chefgunslinger
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March 1, 2019
Subject: The Variable Man
Subject: The Variable Man
To be short and to the point, it's a great story that is very well read. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
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Alyrian
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August 29, 2018
Subject: Great story, well read.
Subject: Great story, well read.
Another engaging tale. Nobody could imagine the "What would happen if...." in quite the same way as Phillip K. I have no complaints about the reader. His style didn't detract from the story in my opinion, and he was one who was able to pronounce words properly. Alwas a plus, especially when reading a Phillip K Dick story. Ol' Phil sure did know how to use words.
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BeanieandCecil
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July 19, 2012
Subject: Story Good /Reading Awful
Subject: Story Good /Reading Awful
The story is great but unlike the other reviewer, I found the reading to be extremely difficult to endure. At first, I thought it was a computer or some sort of software doing the reading. It is monotone and every word is...spaced... out...like and exaggerated Capt. Kirk impression. Very unnatural. If you can put up with that, you'll enjoy the brilliance of Philip K. Dick who was so far ahead of his time.
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May 12, 2010
Subject: Such a cool story
Subject: Such a cool story
John Cole is the variable man from the past who is brought by accident to the future. It's a good thing too, because without him, the Terrans really can't fix Icarus, the bomb destined to free the Terrans from Centarian blockade.
Ah, but what would a story be without an antagonist? Enter Reinhart, the shoot-em-first-and-ask-questions-later general who doesn't like variables in his war calculations. In fact, he prefers dead variables.
I have to say, for a short story, this one really kept me listening. It was great! The reader is also great; I enjoy his style of reading. Enjoy!
Ah, but what would a story be without an antagonist? Enter Reinhart, the shoot-em-first-and-ask-questions-later general who doesn't like variables in his war calculations. In fact, he prefers dead variables.
I have to say, for a short story, this one really kept me listening. It was great! The reader is also great; I enjoy his style of reading. Enjoy!
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